Michael Paul Design + Build in collaboration with Grace Hill Design has created this gorgeous coastal farmhouse-style home overlooking Stubb’s Bay in Orono, Minnesota. Epitomizing lake living at its finest, this dwelling presents timeless curb appeal with its white-on-white exterior, extensive cedar shakes, gambrel roofs, and cupolas.

Inside you will find an open and airy two-story layout that includes an owner’s bedroom suite on the main floor that overlooks the water, a spacious chef’s kitchen with an oversized pantry, and a huge mudroom that has a changing bathroom with lake access along with a covered screen patio that includes a fireplace — so idyllic for lake life. Continue below to see the rest of this sensational abode…

White oak beach flooring can be found flowing throughout this warm and inviting home.

What We Love: This coastal farmhouse home offers beautiful design details throughout from the warmth of the wood flooring to the custom woodwork and ceiling details. There is so much to love about this home, especially the calming color scheme and inviting furnishings that are perfect for relaxing after a day at the lake. We especially love the screened porch, such an idyllic spot to enjoy the winter season with its indoor-outdoor connection.

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Above: This stunning chef’s kitchen features Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances along with an oversized pantry.

Other notable design details in this home include custom-crafted white woodwork and ceiling details, barnwood and brick wall details in the kids’ rooms, and just the right touch of shiplap to bring a hint of a nautical to the space.

Above: A covered screened patio features a stone-clad fireplace that is perfect for enjoying the evening inside when it is too chilly to go outdoors.

Above: The owner’s bedroom suite overlooks the water and features an expansive walk-in closet with its own laundry facility.

Above: The second level is its very own oasis, boasting three bedrooms, a separate laundry, separate bathrooms, a TV/game area, a craft room, and elevated views of the lake.

Above: The lower level of this coastal farmhouse home is fully equipped for entertaining with a wet bar, exercise room, theater/TV area, and sunken sport court.

Above: This spacious mudroom features a changing bathroom that enables the homeowners and their guests to make the most of the lake access.

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